Berwyn's Finest Receive Ice Rescue Certification
 
By Newsdesk
January 25, 2015
 

This past weekend, seven members of the Berwyn Fire Company participated in an Ice Rescue course to become certified in Ice Rescue. The course, which combined members of Berwyn and the Fame Fire Company (West Chester), taught students various techniques in rescuing victims who had fallen through or become trapped on frozen bodies of water.

This training is part of Berwyn's initiative to become proficient in all facets of water rescue in order to better serve our residents. Tredyffrin and Easttown have various bodies of water (for example Wilson Farm Park, Westlakes Quarry and Leopard Lakes) which have the potential to require either ice or water rescues.

Berwyn's leadership and membership recognize that these hazards are present and are being proactive in meeting the needs of our residents. Great job to the crew who braved the cold this past weekend!
 
Students performed victim removals involving both rope systems and ice boats.
Students performed victim removals involving both rope systems and ice boats.
Rescuers trained on entering the icy water in order to save a victim.
Rescuers trained on entering the icy water in order to save a victim.
 
Ponds, lakes and retention basins can be found across the area in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. These are all potential hazards during the winter when they freeze over.
Ponds, lakes and retention basins can be found across the area in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. These are all potential hazards during the winter when they freeze over.
This training is one of several water rescue courses Berwyn personnel have undergone during the past year to better prepare themselves for these types of incidents.
This training is one of several water rescue courses Berwyn personnel have undergone during the past year to better prepare themselves for these types of incidents.
 
Berwyn's members braved the frozen conditions in order to better serve the residents of Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships.
Berwyn's members braved the frozen conditions in order to better serve the residents of Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships.
Rescuing a victim in icy waters require very specific skills and teamwork.
Rescuing a victim in icy waters require very specific skills and teamwork.